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Religion boosts students' grades, says Stanford study
A new Stanford study has revealed that teenagers who observe and practice their religious beliefs consistently do well in school and earn good grades compared to those who have little engagement with their faith.
Pastor, who was on Southwest Flight 1380 with family, prayed to Jesus to send angels
Pastor Timothy C. Bourman was on board Southwest Flight 1380 with his wife Amanda earlier this month when the plane was forced to make an emergency landing because of a catastrophic left engine failure.
Oprah Winfrey stole ideas for 'Greenleaf' series, pastor claims in lawsuit
A pastor and a screenwriter have filed a lawsuit against Oprah Winfrey, claiming she stole the idea for her "Greenleaf" TV series for the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN).
Chiwetel Ejiofor explores his own faith after playing a doubting bishop in Netflix's 'Come Sunday'
The movie, which has begun streaming on Netflix, follows the rise and fall of Bishop Carlton Pearson, who said that hell does not exist.
Shark attack survivor and pro surfer Bethany Hamilton talks about her 'gift from God' after having fears about motherhood
The Christian athlete recently welcomed her second child with husband Adam Dirks.
Southwest pilot Tammie Jo Shults is grateful to God after saving 148 lives in safe landing
Friends and family describe the hero pilot as a Christian with strong faith in God.
California bill seeks to penalize religious freedom and free speech against gender issues
Assembly Bill 2943 has passed two of three readings at the legislative floor after the bill's introduction in February.
Mike Pompeo's church prays for his strength amid uncertain confirmation process as Secretary of State
President Donald Trump tapped the former CIA director to replace Sec. Rex Tillerson.
Bill Hybels' book publication suspended amid misconduct allegations
Tyndale House announced the suspension of the publication of Hybel's new book, "Everyone Wins When a Leader Gets Better," which had an Aug. 7 release date.
Jesus Christ came from Venus and descended to a holy mountain, claims mysterious international cult
The group's founder apparently met Jesus at Holdstone Down in North Devon in England in 1958.
How much coffee can I drink a day? How to know when you've drunk too much coffee
Experts advise on the amount of coffee you should have in a day to maintain a healthy coffee drinking habit.
Dwayne Johnson's 'rock' was God during his battle with depression
The Hollywood star formerly known as "The Rock" shared how he dealt with his depression on more than one interview with the press.
Justin Bieber leads Coachella crowd to worship God as he treats fans to a surprise mini-concert
The "Purpose" singer did a rendition of "Reckless Love" and "Tremble" to the crowd attending the Coachella music festival in Los Angeles.
Pope Francis consoles crying boy who asks if his atheist dad is heaven
Emanuele, who recently lost his father, asked the pontiff if his dad was in heaven even though he had lived as an atheist.
Barbara Bush was not afraid to die because 'there is a great God'
Former First Lady Barbara Bush has passed away at the age of 92 at the family's Houston home on April 17. But the wife of former president George H. W. Bush (1989 to 1993) and the mother of ex-president George W. Bush (2001 to 2009) declared five years ago that she was not afraid to die because "there is a great God" waiting for her.
Church member files lawsuit after claiming pastor's blessing caused brain injuries
Pastor William Sheals allegedly knocked Yvonne Byrd unconscious while he was blessing the congregation.